Mike Jett

Drum Sergeant from Victorville, California

Mike began drumming at the age of 8. Over the years he studied various types of drumming from marching percussion to drum set. At the age of 16 he joined the Glendora High School Pipe Band as the Drum Sergeant and received instruction from Ed Best. Shortly after, he began playing tenor with the L.A. Scots Pipe Band. Over the years he received influence and instruction from Carl Lenny, Andrew Hoinacki, Andy Brubaker, Richard Baughman, Glenn Kvidahl, Jim Kilpatrick, and Reid Maxwell. In 2009 he spent a brief time playing snare with the L.A. Scots Grade 3, once again learning from Ed Best. Mike joined the James J. Coyne Memorial Pipe Band in 2010 as a side drummer and picked up a few things from Aaron Stewart and Dave Boyd. In late 2010, Mike took over the Drum Sergeant position. Mike is also currently the mid section instructor for the Pasadena Scots Pipe Band, as well as a side drummer.